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Papers by Maria Ana Quimbo
Continuity & Resilience Review
PurposeThis study analyses how latent variables: environmental hostility, entrepreneurial orienta... more PurposeThis study analyses how latent variables: environmental hostility, entrepreneurial orientation and dynamic capabilities are demonstrated in practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coming from mixed-method research, which is an explanatory sequential research design; this paper aims to provide only the qualitative, practical manifestations and validations of the variables previously tested and analysed quantitatively.Design/methodology/approachA case study approach was used whereby open-ended, semi-structured series of interviews was conducted to extract narratives from two owner–managers of medium-scale manufacturer-exporter agro-processing firms in the Philippines. Thematic analysis using deductive reasoning was used to analyse the collected narratives.FindingsThe analysis showed qualitative evidence of a possible intervention of entrepreneurial orientation and dynamic capabilities between the effects of the hostile environment brought about by the pandemic on the firms’ expo...
International Journal of Asian Education
This study proposes a rights-based instructional planning approach for teachers serving indigenou... more This study proposes a rights-based instructional planning approach for teachers serving indigenous learners, particularly those assigned to schools in Higaonon communities (IPEd). The content of the paper focuses on the following:(1) assumptions about Higaonon indigenous learners; (2) components of the right-based instructional planning approach; and (3) facilitating and hindering factors that may affect the implementation of the right-based instructional planning approach. The researcher used an exploratory research design to develop the proposed planning approach. It was conducted in Higaonon communities in the Municipality of Esperanza, Agusan Del Sur, Philippines. The responses of the selected school officials, IPEd teachers, Higaonon tribal leaders, parents, students, and external stakeholders. The responses of the selected school officials, IPEd teachers, Higaonon tribal leaders, parents, students, and external stakeholders. This paper strongly believes that shifting from a cu...
Selected rural and urban research sites have successfully implemented and utilized the Community-... more Selected rural and urban research sites have successfully implemented and utilized the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) as a poverty monitoring tool for informed decision-making and sustained community development. Community members served as partners in identifying and prioritizing their most immediate needs and concerns using a set of social and economic indicators. The indicator system provided objective basis in conducting local level planning and brought confidence toward good governance in the community. Cross comparison of various facilitating and hindering factors (only at initial stages) in the adoption of CBMS in rural and urban communities were also highlighted. Suggestions for improvement and sustainability of the system were likewise discussed in the paper.
A case study was conducted in Na-Ou and Xang villages in Khoune . district, Xiengkhouang province... more A case study was conducted in Na-Ou and Xang villages in Khoune . district, Xiengkhouang province, Lao PDR to discuss the households’ resources and practices in attaining native rice sufficiency. Data were gathered through a combination of methods that included a survey of 91 households, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, actual field observations, and secondary data analysis. The study villages are largely rural, popular nationwide for their native sticky rice varieties, and regarded as models in native sticky rice production. There are also areas of wetland for rice cultivation that are suited to grow the age-old native sticky rice varieties. The native rice farmers in these villages are rice self-sufficient because of their household resources and practices. In their households, they possess adequate farming experiences, land parcels, household technology, farm tools, basic farm machinery, organic fertilizers, rice storage system, and positive attitude and unwaver...
Journal of Environmental Science and Management, 2019
This study analyzed the social vulnerability and adaptive capacity to climate change impacts of w... more This study analyzed the social vulnerability and adaptive capacity to climate change impacts of women-headed households in two remote coastal communities in Lagonoy, Camarines Sur. Quantitative method following descriptive-correlational research design was employed. Out of 281 WHHs, 162 were randomly selected as the respondents of this study. Descriptive statistics, principal component analysis (PCA), t-test for independent samples, and multiple linear regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Women-headed households in the two remote coastal communities have moderate to high vulnerability in terms of demographic, economic, and social factors. No significant difference was found in their level of social vulnerability; however, a substantial difference was found in the adaptive capacity of the respondents from the East and North coastal communities. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that the number of household members with disabilities, affiliation with social gr...
This experimental study investigates the effects of using creative writing activities on 7th grad... more This experimental study investigates the effects of using creative writing activities on 7th grade students’ achievement in writing skill, writing dispositions and their attitude to English. One group pre and post test design was used in the study. The study was conducted during four weeks in 2012- 2013 academic year in an elementary school in the city centre of Denizli, Turkey. The study group was consisted of 17 female and 14 males in total 31 seventh grade students. When pre and post test results were compared it was found that students’ achievement in writing skill was increased after the experiment. Students’ writing disposition was also increased when compared to their levels before the experiment. However, students’ attitude to English course was not increased after the experiment. Results indicate that using creative writing exercises has a positive effect on writing achievement and writing disposition in 7th grade English language classes in elementary schools. Keywords: cr...
This case study was conducted in a private secondary school to determine the readiness of the sch... more This case study was conducted in a private secondary school to determine the readiness of the school constituencies to embark on a technology-integrated learning environment. Fifteen science and math high school teachers and 138 students participated in the survey. Descriptive statistics were used to present the results of the study. Analysis of variance was employed to examine if differences between respondent groups and across year levels were significant. Correlation analysis was, likewise, used to find out relationships between selected variables. Level of significance was set at α=.05. Results showed that the most common place of access to a computer for students and teachers is in the school and the workplace, respectively. Internet cafes ranked as the next most common place of computer access for students and the home for teachers. Interviews also revealed that they also encounter connectivity problem with the school network system which is perceived as a hindrance to the ful...
Using two regression-based models, this study looked into factors that explain academic performan... more Using two regression-based models, this study looked into factors that explain academic performance of adult distance learners. The efficiency and applicability of linear regression and logit regression procedures as statistical models for path analysis of mixed variables were compared along the criteria of model goodness-of-fit, predictive efficiency, and effect adequacy. Based on the criteria used, logit regression procedure has been shown to be a more efficient statistical tool than the classical linear regression procedure, when investigating pattern of causal relationships among variables at different levels of measurement. Implications of the study on distance education as a nontraditional mode of study and on achievement of adult distance learners were also presented.
The College of Public Affairs (CPAf) in the University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) evolve... more The College of Public Affairs (CPAf) in the University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) evolved as a unit of the University with the mandate to raise the bar of applied social science scholarship by developing transdisciplinary methods in the resolution of public issues such as food security, land reform and land use, governance, population, and education. The creation of CPAf in 1998 was prompted “by the need to attune academic programs in the pursuit of UP’s mission to promote nationalism and development in the face of profound changes occurring in the global environment.” In 2011, it was renamed as the College of Public Affairs and Development. This paper highlights the integrative framework that summarizes CPAf’s plans, innovations, and strategies in helping
International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research
A number of research projects in educational assessment reveal that students struggle when it com... more A number of research projects in educational assessment reveal that students struggle when it comes to accomplishing problem-solving tasks in Mathematics. Such a struggle is primarily due to the complexities of problem-solving. Students deal with these struggles by employing mechanisms that could be classified into either problem-focused or emotion-focused coping strategies. The study was implemented through a design-research approach by using a model-building framework with four stages: 1) analysis; 2) development; 3) implementation/validation; and 4) evaluation. The models with the two variables were also linked to the student’s sexual orientation and academic programs. Through descriptive statistical measures, such as frequency count and percentages, difficulties were enumerated through the administration of a problem- solving test. It should be noted, however, that a respondent may have at least one difficulty in the different phases of problem-solving. Two hundred and ninety-se...
Philippine Journal of Science, 2021
The University Student Depression Inventory (USDI; Khawaja and Bryden 2006) is a 30item scale tha... more The University Student Depression Inventory (USDI; Khawaja and Bryden 2006) is a 30item scale that is used to measure depressive symptoms among university students. Its psychometric properties have been widely investigated under the classical test theory (CTT). This study explored the application of the polytomous Rasch partial credit model (PCM) in evaluating the USDI using response data from a sample of Filipino university students (n = 441). Using sequential tests under the Rasch measurement framework, model fitting was performed through item-and person-fit analyses to detect and address possible sources of measurement noise, followed by tests of local independence and differential item functioning (DIF). Results revealed that the original scale contained five misfitting items (6, 7, 10, 12, 20); hence, the deletion of such items was proposed to provide a new but psychometrically sound measure of student depression. Further analysis of the data detected person misfits whose responses were removed in subsequent analyses of local independence and DIF. One pair of locally dependent items (25, 26) and three gender-biased items (1, 3, 8) were detected, which necessitates further item review for possible idiosyncratic meanings. This study showed that Rasch analysis of self-reported questionnaires like the USDI can complement factor analytic approaches, especially in the detection of multiple sources of measurement errors that may undermine the quality of survey data.
International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research
A number of research projects in educational assessment reveal that students struggle when it com... more A number of research projects in educational assessment reveal that students struggle when it comes to accomplishing problem-solving tasks in Mathematics. Such a struggle is primarily due to the complexities of problem-solving. Students deal with these struggles by employing mechanisms that could be classified into either problem-focused or emotion-focused coping strategies. The study was implemented through a design-research approach by using a model-building framework with four stages: 1) analysis; 2) development; 3) implementation/validation; and 4) evaluation. The models with the two variables were also linked to the student’s sexual orientation and academic programs. Through descriptive statistical measures, such as frequency count and percentages, difficulties were enumerated through the administration of a problem- solving test. It should be noted, however, that a respondent may have at least one difficulty in the different phases of problem-solving. Two hundred and ninety-se...
LUMAT: International Journal on Math, Science and Technology Education
This study examines the implementation of flipped classroom with peer instruction teaching strate... more This study examines the implementation of flipped classroom with peer instruction teaching strategy to Grade 7 public high school students in Laguna, Philippines. To analyze the effect of flipped classroom with peer instruction on Chemistry achievement, a two-group quasi-experimental pretest-posttest research design was used. In addition, student perception and participation were conducted using a post-implementation survey. In the flipped classroom with peer instruction, the students were introduced to the lesson using the science courseware developed by the Department of Science and Technology and YouTube videos as pre-class activities. The in-class activity was focused on answering concept questions through peer instruction. Findings show that the two groups of students significantly increased their Chemistry achievement after the implementation of the teaching strategies. However, the students in the flipped classroom with peer instruction had higher Chemistry achievement, high...
International Journal of Advanced Research
The research was conducted to analyze the determinants of agriculture as a degree choice among se... more The research was conducted to analyze the determinants of agriculture as a degree choice among senior high school students in Bukidnon, Philippines. Specifically, this aimed to describe the personal and non-personal factors of the senior high school students examine the guiding principles of the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA) curriculum in preparing students in choosing agriculture as a degree and analyze the determinants of choosing agriculture as a degree. Data were gathered through guided interview personally administered to 383 Grade 12 senior high school students in DepEd, District of Bukidnon. Focus group discussion and key informant interview were used. Descriptive statistical, Chi square and logit regression analysis were used to analyzethe determinants of agriculture as a career choice.Findings shows that the respondents are young, mostly female, and have experiences in farming, do not own a piece of land used in agriculture, willing to engage in agriculture but a...
E-Learning and Digital Media
In this era of digital media, teachers are competing against technological advancements in gainin... more In this era of digital media, teachers are competing against technological advancements in gaining students’ engagement and attention. Incorporating game elements in the learning environment known as gamification is a new field of study that re-engages students in learning. This study was done primarily to create a gamified learning environment that will serve as another teaching strategy to engage students in learning. The learning environment was aligned with the principles of gamification and was called Gamified-Class or simply G-Class. Using data gathered from 27 freshman college students, G-Class was developed following the Analysis–Design–Development–Implementation–Evaluation model of instructional design and using the Mechanics–Dynamics–Aesthetics framework of game design. The material was implemented in a General Physics class through a quasi-experimental research design. A G-Class mobile and desktop application together with a user guide was created. G-Class was evaluated b...
Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education
The study used descriptive research design to identify factors that explain persistence of BS Agr... more The study used descriptive research design to identify factors that explain persistence of BS Agriculture (BSA) students in the University of the Philippines Los Baños during their first year of college as they moved on to the next year level towards degree completion. In addition to selfadministered questionnaire, Key Informant interviews were also conducted. Findings reveal that institution-related factor particularly the institution’s commitment to academic excellence constitutes most to the experiences of agriculture students. Analysis of Variance reveals a significant difference in the persistence of BS Agriculture students across year levels. The results of the study point out that, as per responses of the students as well as the faculty and administrators interviewed, the University has not gone far enough to ensure that BSA students are supported in an efficient manner. The University of the Philippines, being the National University has much opportunity to make positive cha...
Climate, Disaster and Development Journal
Malaysian Journal of Distance Education, 2016
Continuity & Resilience Review
PurposeThis study analyses how latent variables: environmental hostility, entrepreneurial orienta... more PurposeThis study analyses how latent variables: environmental hostility, entrepreneurial orientation and dynamic capabilities are demonstrated in practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coming from mixed-method research, which is an explanatory sequential research design; this paper aims to provide only the qualitative, practical manifestations and validations of the variables previously tested and analysed quantitatively.Design/methodology/approachA case study approach was used whereby open-ended, semi-structured series of interviews was conducted to extract narratives from two owner–managers of medium-scale manufacturer-exporter agro-processing firms in the Philippines. Thematic analysis using deductive reasoning was used to analyse the collected narratives.FindingsThe analysis showed qualitative evidence of a possible intervention of entrepreneurial orientation and dynamic capabilities between the effects of the hostile environment brought about by the pandemic on the firms’ expo...
International Journal of Asian Education
This study proposes a rights-based instructional planning approach for teachers serving indigenou... more This study proposes a rights-based instructional planning approach for teachers serving indigenous learners, particularly those assigned to schools in Higaonon communities (IPEd). The content of the paper focuses on the following:(1) assumptions about Higaonon indigenous learners; (2) components of the right-based instructional planning approach; and (3) facilitating and hindering factors that may affect the implementation of the right-based instructional planning approach. The researcher used an exploratory research design to develop the proposed planning approach. It was conducted in Higaonon communities in the Municipality of Esperanza, Agusan Del Sur, Philippines. The responses of the selected school officials, IPEd teachers, Higaonon tribal leaders, parents, students, and external stakeholders. The responses of the selected school officials, IPEd teachers, Higaonon tribal leaders, parents, students, and external stakeholders. This paper strongly believes that shifting from a cu...
Selected rural and urban research sites have successfully implemented and utilized the Community-... more Selected rural and urban research sites have successfully implemented and utilized the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) as a poverty monitoring tool for informed decision-making and sustained community development. Community members served as partners in identifying and prioritizing their most immediate needs and concerns using a set of social and economic indicators. The indicator system provided objective basis in conducting local level planning and brought confidence toward good governance in the community. Cross comparison of various facilitating and hindering factors (only at initial stages) in the adoption of CBMS in rural and urban communities were also highlighted. Suggestions for improvement and sustainability of the system were likewise discussed in the paper.
A case study was conducted in Na-Ou and Xang villages in Khoune . district, Xiengkhouang province... more A case study was conducted in Na-Ou and Xang villages in Khoune . district, Xiengkhouang province, Lao PDR to discuss the households’ resources and practices in attaining native rice sufficiency. Data were gathered through a combination of methods that included a survey of 91 households, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, actual field observations, and secondary data analysis. The study villages are largely rural, popular nationwide for their native sticky rice varieties, and regarded as models in native sticky rice production. There are also areas of wetland for rice cultivation that are suited to grow the age-old native sticky rice varieties. The native rice farmers in these villages are rice self-sufficient because of their household resources and practices. In their households, they possess adequate farming experiences, land parcels, household technology, farm tools, basic farm machinery, organic fertilizers, rice storage system, and positive attitude and unwaver...
Journal of Environmental Science and Management, 2019
This study analyzed the social vulnerability and adaptive capacity to climate change impacts of w... more This study analyzed the social vulnerability and adaptive capacity to climate change impacts of women-headed households in two remote coastal communities in Lagonoy, Camarines Sur. Quantitative method following descriptive-correlational research design was employed. Out of 281 WHHs, 162 were randomly selected as the respondents of this study. Descriptive statistics, principal component analysis (PCA), t-test for independent samples, and multiple linear regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Women-headed households in the two remote coastal communities have moderate to high vulnerability in terms of demographic, economic, and social factors. No significant difference was found in their level of social vulnerability; however, a substantial difference was found in the adaptive capacity of the respondents from the East and North coastal communities. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that the number of household members with disabilities, affiliation with social gr...
This experimental study investigates the effects of using creative writing activities on 7th grad... more This experimental study investigates the effects of using creative writing activities on 7th grade students’ achievement in writing skill, writing dispositions and their attitude to English. One group pre and post test design was used in the study. The study was conducted during four weeks in 2012- 2013 academic year in an elementary school in the city centre of Denizli, Turkey. The study group was consisted of 17 female and 14 males in total 31 seventh grade students. When pre and post test results were compared it was found that students’ achievement in writing skill was increased after the experiment. Students’ writing disposition was also increased when compared to their levels before the experiment. However, students’ attitude to English course was not increased after the experiment. Results indicate that using creative writing exercises has a positive effect on writing achievement and writing disposition in 7th grade English language classes in elementary schools. Keywords: cr...
This case study was conducted in a private secondary school to determine the readiness of the sch... more This case study was conducted in a private secondary school to determine the readiness of the school constituencies to embark on a technology-integrated learning environment. Fifteen science and math high school teachers and 138 students participated in the survey. Descriptive statistics were used to present the results of the study. Analysis of variance was employed to examine if differences between respondent groups and across year levels were significant. Correlation analysis was, likewise, used to find out relationships between selected variables. Level of significance was set at α=.05. Results showed that the most common place of access to a computer for students and teachers is in the school and the workplace, respectively. Internet cafes ranked as the next most common place of computer access for students and the home for teachers. Interviews also revealed that they also encounter connectivity problem with the school network system which is perceived as a hindrance to the ful...
Using two regression-based models, this study looked into factors that explain academic performan... more Using two regression-based models, this study looked into factors that explain academic performance of adult distance learners. The efficiency and applicability of linear regression and logit regression procedures as statistical models for path analysis of mixed variables were compared along the criteria of model goodness-of-fit, predictive efficiency, and effect adequacy. Based on the criteria used, logit regression procedure has been shown to be a more efficient statistical tool than the classical linear regression procedure, when investigating pattern of causal relationships among variables at different levels of measurement. Implications of the study on distance education as a nontraditional mode of study and on achievement of adult distance learners were also presented.
The College of Public Affairs (CPAf) in the University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) evolve... more The College of Public Affairs (CPAf) in the University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) evolved as a unit of the University with the mandate to raise the bar of applied social science scholarship by developing transdisciplinary methods in the resolution of public issues such as food security, land reform and land use, governance, population, and education. The creation of CPAf in 1998 was prompted “by the need to attune academic programs in the pursuit of UP’s mission to promote nationalism and development in the face of profound changes occurring in the global environment.” In 2011, it was renamed as the College of Public Affairs and Development. This paper highlights the integrative framework that summarizes CPAf’s plans, innovations, and strategies in helping
International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research
A number of research projects in educational assessment reveal that students struggle when it com... more A number of research projects in educational assessment reveal that students struggle when it comes to accomplishing problem-solving tasks in Mathematics. Such a struggle is primarily due to the complexities of problem-solving. Students deal with these struggles by employing mechanisms that could be classified into either problem-focused or emotion-focused coping strategies. The study was implemented through a design-research approach by using a model-building framework with four stages: 1) analysis; 2) development; 3) implementation/validation; and 4) evaluation. The models with the two variables were also linked to the student’s sexual orientation and academic programs. Through descriptive statistical measures, such as frequency count and percentages, difficulties were enumerated through the administration of a problem- solving test. It should be noted, however, that a respondent may have at least one difficulty in the different phases of problem-solving. Two hundred and ninety-se...
Philippine Journal of Science, 2021
The University Student Depression Inventory (USDI; Khawaja and Bryden 2006) is a 30item scale tha... more The University Student Depression Inventory (USDI; Khawaja and Bryden 2006) is a 30item scale that is used to measure depressive symptoms among university students. Its psychometric properties have been widely investigated under the classical test theory (CTT). This study explored the application of the polytomous Rasch partial credit model (PCM) in evaluating the USDI using response data from a sample of Filipino university students (n = 441). Using sequential tests under the Rasch measurement framework, model fitting was performed through item-and person-fit analyses to detect and address possible sources of measurement noise, followed by tests of local independence and differential item functioning (DIF). Results revealed that the original scale contained five misfitting items (6, 7, 10, 12, 20); hence, the deletion of such items was proposed to provide a new but psychometrically sound measure of student depression. Further analysis of the data detected person misfits whose responses were removed in subsequent analyses of local independence and DIF. One pair of locally dependent items (25, 26) and three gender-biased items (1, 3, 8) were detected, which necessitates further item review for possible idiosyncratic meanings. This study showed that Rasch analysis of self-reported questionnaires like the USDI can complement factor analytic approaches, especially in the detection of multiple sources of measurement errors that may undermine the quality of survey data.
International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research
A number of research projects in educational assessment reveal that students struggle when it com... more A number of research projects in educational assessment reveal that students struggle when it comes to accomplishing problem-solving tasks in Mathematics. Such a struggle is primarily due to the complexities of problem-solving. Students deal with these struggles by employing mechanisms that could be classified into either problem-focused or emotion-focused coping strategies. The study was implemented through a design-research approach by using a model-building framework with four stages: 1) analysis; 2) development; 3) implementation/validation; and 4) evaluation. The models with the two variables were also linked to the student’s sexual orientation and academic programs. Through descriptive statistical measures, such as frequency count and percentages, difficulties were enumerated through the administration of a problem- solving test. It should be noted, however, that a respondent may have at least one difficulty in the different phases of problem-solving. Two hundred and ninety-se...
LUMAT: International Journal on Math, Science and Technology Education
This study examines the implementation of flipped classroom with peer instruction teaching strate... more This study examines the implementation of flipped classroom with peer instruction teaching strategy to Grade 7 public high school students in Laguna, Philippines. To analyze the effect of flipped classroom with peer instruction on Chemistry achievement, a two-group quasi-experimental pretest-posttest research design was used. In addition, student perception and participation were conducted using a post-implementation survey. In the flipped classroom with peer instruction, the students were introduced to the lesson using the science courseware developed by the Department of Science and Technology and YouTube videos as pre-class activities. The in-class activity was focused on answering concept questions through peer instruction. Findings show that the two groups of students significantly increased their Chemistry achievement after the implementation of the teaching strategies. However, the students in the flipped classroom with peer instruction had higher Chemistry achievement, high...
International Journal of Advanced Research
The research was conducted to analyze the determinants of agriculture as a degree choice among se... more The research was conducted to analyze the determinants of agriculture as a degree choice among senior high school students in Bukidnon, Philippines. Specifically, this aimed to describe the personal and non-personal factors of the senior high school students examine the guiding principles of the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA) curriculum in preparing students in choosing agriculture as a degree and analyze the determinants of choosing agriculture as a degree. Data were gathered through guided interview personally administered to 383 Grade 12 senior high school students in DepEd, District of Bukidnon. Focus group discussion and key informant interview were used. Descriptive statistical, Chi square and logit regression analysis were used to analyzethe determinants of agriculture as a career choice.Findings shows that the respondents are young, mostly female, and have experiences in farming, do not own a piece of land used in agriculture, willing to engage in agriculture but a...
E-Learning and Digital Media
In this era of digital media, teachers are competing against technological advancements in gainin... more In this era of digital media, teachers are competing against technological advancements in gaining students’ engagement and attention. Incorporating game elements in the learning environment known as gamification is a new field of study that re-engages students in learning. This study was done primarily to create a gamified learning environment that will serve as another teaching strategy to engage students in learning. The learning environment was aligned with the principles of gamification and was called Gamified-Class or simply G-Class. Using data gathered from 27 freshman college students, G-Class was developed following the Analysis–Design–Development–Implementation–Evaluation model of instructional design and using the Mechanics–Dynamics–Aesthetics framework of game design. The material was implemented in a General Physics class through a quasi-experimental research design. A G-Class mobile and desktop application together with a user guide was created. G-Class was evaluated b...
Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education
The study used descriptive research design to identify factors that explain persistence of BS Agr... more The study used descriptive research design to identify factors that explain persistence of BS Agriculture (BSA) students in the University of the Philippines Los Baños during their first year of college as they moved on to the next year level towards degree completion. In addition to selfadministered questionnaire, Key Informant interviews were also conducted. Findings reveal that institution-related factor particularly the institution’s commitment to academic excellence constitutes most to the experiences of agriculture students. Analysis of Variance reveals a significant difference in the persistence of BS Agriculture students across year levels. The results of the study point out that, as per responses of the students as well as the faculty and administrators interviewed, the University has not gone far enough to ensure that BSA students are supported in an efficient manner. The University of the Philippines, being the National University has much opportunity to make positive cha...
Climate, Disaster and Development Journal
Malaysian Journal of Distance Education, 2016